1. Come join the fun, Saturday, December 2, 2023, for the Festival of Chimes and Lights event happening downtown Port Orchard at the Boat Launch. For road closures and details of the event click here!
  2. Police Department is not able to accept faxes at this time. Please email the PD at police@portorchardwa.gov. In addition, the police department is closed for all in-person business. During the remodel of our space, staff will be available during normal business hours by phone and/or email. For emergency assistance, please call 911.

Category: City News

Festival of Chimes and Lights- Activities and Road Closures

Saturday, December 2, 2023 Come join us in downtown Port Orchard for the 25th annual Festival of Chimes and Lights! Click here to view the schedule. We have so many fantastic activities for the whole family: Lighting of the tree by Honorary Tree Lighter, Carolyn Powers Choirs, performance by local students and the Kitsap Community Chorale South … Continued

City of Port Orchard Issues Advisory on Potential Flooding Risks

As the City of Port Orchard braces for a convergence of King Tide and rainfall, residents and business owners are urged to take precautions to mitigate potential flooding risks. The combined effects of these weather phenomena may result in raised water levels, posing a threat to areas near the shoreline and impacting businesses in downtown … Continued

Happy and Safe Thanksgiving

I want to wish you and your family a very happy and safe Thanksgiving. We’re thankful for the heart and strength of this community, grateful for the people that live and work here and hopeful for the future of Port Orchard. Stay safe, make memories and shop local! ~ Mayor Rob

Bay Street Roundabout Construction Project

Good News! The City has been informed that the Washington State Department of Transportation will remove the temporary traffic signals at the Bay Street Roundabout construction project site and open full traffic movement through the newly built roundabout by the end of the day Wednesday. Unfortunately current temperatures will prevent the final paving for the … Continued

Join the Planning Commission!

Passionate about our city’s future? We’re looking for volunteers for the Planning Commission! Help shape Port Orchard’s future through urban planning, land use, helping to develop the city’s Comprehensive Plan, and more. Apply Now! Fill out our application: https://portorchardwa.gov/documents/advisory-board-application/ Spread the Word Share this opportunity with friends and neighbors. Let’s build a better Port Orchard! … Continued

NOA with SEPA DNS – Port Orchard Bethel Lincoln Roundabout

CITY OF PORT ORCHARD NOTICE OF APPLICATION (NOA) with OPTIONAL SEPA DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) This is a public notice of a development proposal that may interest you. You have the right to comment on this application, receive notice, request a copy of the decision once made and appeal the project decision. Project: Port Orchard … Continued

Quorum Notice: Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

OR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                             CONTACT: City Clerk’s Office October 25, 2023                                                                                                               (360) 876-4407   Notice of a Quorum/Special Meeting   PORT ORCHARD, WA – Notice is hereby given that three or more members of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will be attending the below meeting. This meeting and quorum … Continued

Press Release: Local investors have opportunity to purchase bonds

City of Port Orchard Receives AA+ Rating  Local investors have opportunity to purchase bonds FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 20, 2023 PORT ORCHARD, WA – At the September 26th Port Orchard City Council meeting, members decided to pursue the issuance of approximately $11 million of Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds to finance the City Hall renovations project. … Continued

Notice of a Quorum/Special Meeting – Lodging Tax Committee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                  CONTACT: City Clerk’s Office October 9, 2023                                                                                                     (360) 876-4407   Notice of a Quorum/Special Meeting PORT ORCHARD, WA – Notice is hereby given that three or more members of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will be attending the below meeting. This meeting and quorum is being noticed … Continued

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